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acrid

Main Entry:: ac·rid
Pronunciation:: \ˈa-krəd\
Function:: adjective
Etymology:: modification of Latin acr-, acer sharp — more at edge
Date:: 1712

1 : sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating 2 : deeply or violently bitter : acrimonious <an acrid denunciation>

synonyms see caustic

— acrid·i·ty

\a-ˈkri-də-tē, ə-\ noun

— ac·rid·ly

\ˈa-krəd-lē\ adverb

— ac·rid·ness noun

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